I know neutering/spaying can seem fucked up, and it is, objectively speaking, but it's at least somewhat justifiable.
Animals that don't have it done can be somewhat miserable when they are "in heat," which can lead to massive behavioral problems and unwarranted "punishment" from pet owners.
Not doing it can also lead to huge explosions in domesticated animal populations, resulting in more homeless/sheltered fuzzies.
It's kinda messed up, but at least there's some reasoning behind it, besides convenience...
Hmm. Population control is a good point. The "in heat" part is what I was wondering as well. But getting a cat N/S has behavioral/physical consequences too. I've observed those changes in the few cats I've had over the years. And how can anyone tell if a cat is truly miserable from not getting some booty? The annoying mating calls? And let's say brainwaves/neurotransmitters -were- measured, and signified a level of pain, I personally still wouldn't think that sexual frustration warranted what is the cat equivalent of castration.
Alas, it's a question best left for purists or ethicists. I don't claim to be either as I have my own cat neutered. An interesting argument nonetheless
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I know neutering/spaying can seem fucked up, and it is, objectively speaking, but it's at least somewhat justifiable.
Animals that don't have it done can be somewhat miserable when they are "in heat," which can lead to massive behavioral problems and unwarranted "punishment" from pet owners.
Not doing it can also lead to huge explosions in domesticated animal populations, resulting in more homeless/sheltered fuzzies.
It's kinda messed up, but at least there's some reasoning behind it, besides convenience...
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Hmm. Population control is a good point. The "in heat" part is what I was wondering as well. But getting a cat N/S has behavioral/physical consequences too. I've observed those changes in the few cats I've had over the years. And how can anyone tell if a cat is truly miserable from not getting some booty? The annoying mating calls? And let's say brainwaves/neurotransmitters -were- measured, and signified a level of pain, I personally still wouldn't think that sexual frustration warranted what is the cat equivalent of castration.
Alas, it's a question best left for purists or ethicists. I don't claim to be either as I have my own cat neutered. An interesting argument nonetheless